Kurti: Government does not intervene in justice, we are reluctant to voice against unfair decisions against KLA leaders

Kurti stressed that communication with international partners is continuous and that the Government engages in respecting rights in these processes.

The institutional communication with international partners is continuous and structured, developing responsibly and in line with the sensitive nature of judicial processes. Also, we have not hesitated to raise our voices against unfair decisions against KLA leaders, as were the failure of former President Thaci to participate in his father's burial, as well as the acceptance of official documents of Serbia's genocide state as evidence in the judicial process there”.

“As far as claims on lack of information or co-ordination are concerned, it is important to point out that the judicial architecture of specialised rooms, founded under international agreements and internal legislation, guarantees its full independence from the executive. This means that the government does not intervene in judicial procedures, nor does it have direct access to operational information of developing processes. However, this does not rule out our responsibility to raise questions of principled character and to seek high standards of transparency and respect for fundamental rights.

“in this context, in official communication to Mrs. Trendafilova, I have stressed that from Kosovo's institutional perspective, we see no risks that would prevent the position of the accused on our country's territory during the development of procedures, guaranteeing the full capacity of institutions to ensure the prosperity and integrity of the process. This presents an official assessment that security conditions are sufficient and in line with relevant standards. As for concrete actions, the government remains committed to upholding its constitutional and legal competencies: first consistently raise the issue of respect for human rights in communications with international partners; second, to support any initiative that increases transparency and procedural standards in these processes; and third to ensure that any concern raised is addressed within the framework of relevant institutional mechanisms. We have raised the voice and will continue to insist that any process develop in full compliance with international standards for a fair, transparent and impartial judgment”, Kurti said.